Interview Series: CV Gaps And What You Did During That Time?

 DAY 06: YOU HAVE A GAP IN YOUR CV. WHAT DID YOU DO DURING THAT TIME? 🤔

✅ This question needs to be answered positively, in the ways you spent your time off. You could have taken time off to care for an ill family member, or you took time off to travel, or learn a new skill or even do a certified course. Or you could have even spent a lot of time researching and looking for a new job.

👍🏻 Remember:
Be well prepared to answer this question leaving no elbow room for a “doubting Thomas”. The interviewer could be a little aggressive in asking this question but you need to stay calm and answer truthfully.

📌 Tip:
Whatever you plan to say, you need to convince the employer that you weren’t reluctant or lazy to work. Looking for a job is a full-time job in itself with a lot of groundwork involved. So explain yourself on how you used your time constructively.

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Interview Series: Explaining Career Gaps

 EXPLAINING CAREER GAPS AT AN INTERVIEW

Over the last few decades, there have been drastic changes in the working environment. The previous generations have relied on joining one company and working their way up towards promotions until their retirement. Employers were expected to look after their employees by providing them with extensive benefits, in return for total loyalty.

The norm was - A job for life, but not anymore. Redundancies, cost-cutting and downsizing is the new age. Employees can find themselves without a job at very short notice.

Also, having one employer for your entire career can go against you. Recruiters advise employees to change companies at least every three to five years. This can definitely help to avoid the struggle to find a job after a redundancy.

Interviewers are normally concerned about any career gaps or the length of time out from work. Trying to cover up with a few lies could be very tempting, but remember employers check for references.

How do you tackle this situation?

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Interview Series: Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years?

DAY 05: WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?

Don't forget to mention your goals and also, keep in mind where you would like to be, be it five or ten years. What is your end goal?

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Interview Series: Why Should We Hire You?

DAY 04: WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?

This is possibly your final chance to sell yourself to the interviewer. Keep in mind your body language and try to answer calmly and confidently.

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Interview Series: What Are Your Biggest Weaknesses?

DAY 03: WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST WEAKNESSES?

Not having examples of weaknesses may come across as egoistic. Make sure you are ready with any relevant weaknesses and compensatory measures to show that you have thought about and analyzed the situation and will work on them.

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Interview Series: What Are Your Greatest Strengths?

DAY 02: WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST STRENGTHS?

Key point: Prepare examples and situations in which you have showcased your strengths and skills. This will help you "show" and not just tell the employer.

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Interview Series: Tell Me About Yourself

💯 A successful interview depends on plenty of research and preparation.

✅ To accomplish this, you should research the company and carefully review the job description to understand why you would be a good fit

👉🏻 For the next 5 days I will review the most common interview questions. I will try and share some quick tips with you on what interviewers actually want to hear, so you can win them over.

DAY 01: TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF

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